Month: June 2025

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National Sawmill Training Center Opens At Northcentral Technical College

National Sawmill Training Center Opens At Northcentral Technical College The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) campus in Antigo, WI, recently completed construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, national Sawmill Training Center, in conjunction with Cleereman Industries of Newald, WI, and Kretz Lumber of Antigo, WI, at the college’s Wood Technology Center of Excellence. The mill will serve […]

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks by Bubba Lammons Several people attended the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club’s 2025 Annual Crawfish Boil at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS, for the first time and commented that they enjoyed it and wouldn’t miss another meeting. The meeting was sponsored by Corley Manufacturing Co., USNR, […]

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years Recently, the 2025 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s Wood Flooring Expo took place in Charlotte, NC, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The theme was “Go the Distance,” and over 2,500 attendees experienced hands-on demonstrations, valuable education sessions, the latest products and trends, and numerous networking opportunities.  The […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest […]

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event The Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) held its annual spring meeting in Montreal, QC, at the Double Tree by Hilton Montreal with almost 100 delegates attending. The program started with an informative lunch presentation on hardwood promotion. Adam Taylor, professor and Wood Products Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee, who […]

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years”

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years” The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) recently completed a successful Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY, at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. The meeting had great attendance of over 350 people and 38 exhibitors. The KFIA Annual Meeting serves as the premier event for the hardwood […]

Industry News – June 2025

Industry News – June 2025 Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. Welcomes Isaac Jones Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc., located in Union City, PA, recently welcomed Isaac Jones to their team. Jones will be involved in sales, purchasing and network administration. Ron Jones Hardwood specializes in the manufacturing and sales of premium Northern Appalachian Hardwood lumber. […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – June 2025

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – June 2025 Kellogg Hardwoods: Custom Flooring And Wide Plank Flooring Manufacturer Allen Kellogg is owner and president of Kellogg Hardwoods Inc, located in Bethel, CT. As owner and president of Kellogg Hardwoods, Allen handles many aspects of daily operations, including purchasing, sales, customer service and overseeing production. He started the […]

Why Knot Hold On?

Why Knot Hold On? I love my job. But I’ll be honest, it just got harder. The hardwood industry is riding a tariff rollercoaster, and the track ahead is uncertain. We don’t know what the next three months will bring, let alone the next three years. And if there’s one thing that kills business, it’s […]

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June, 18–20, 2025 This June, AHEC’s new exhibition, No.1 Common, lands in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities in design. Four visionary designers will be unveiling unique works at the festival’s Material Matters fair […]